Overall score
Acacia Ridge
45.4/100
Sunnybank Hills
55.2/100
Acacia Ridge vs Sunnybank Hills, QLD Suburb Comparison
Sunnybank Hills for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Acacia RidgeSunnybank Hills
Crime rate
Acacia Ridge
96.7 / 1k
Sunnybank Hills
78.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acacia Ridge
214
Sunnybank Hills
492
Population
Acacia Ridge
7,486
Sunnybank Hills
18,085
Metric leadAcacia Ridge 1Sunnybank Hills 92 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesSunnybank Hills
- Best for best valueSunnybank Hills
- Best for best schoolsSunnybank Hills
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Acacia Ridge | Sunnybank Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.4/100 | 55.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.3/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.7 / 1k | 78.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 31 |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 60 |
| Walkability | 80.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 214 | 492 |
| Green cover | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Population | 7,486 | 18,085 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Acacia Ridge is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, while Sunnybank Hills is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks.
On the data, Acacia Ridge is stronger for excellent public transport and relatively affordable housing; Sunnybank Hills answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. Acacia Ridge generally means more approachable housing costs, while Sunnybank Hills leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Sunnybank Hills, while Acacia Ridge remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.